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Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a franchise that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketing league held annually in India. The team is based in the eastern city of Kolkata, West Bengal. Its jersey colour is purple and gold. KKR have been crowned IPL champions twice, in 2012 and 2014. The team is captained by Dinesh Karthik More

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  • KKR ready to sacrifice two players for Sanju Samson: Check their names - Report

    KKR ready to sacrifice two players for Sanju Samson: Check their names - Report

    Sanju Samson would be a good fit at KKR, taking over the gloves and creating an additional overseas space by filling in for Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Quinton de Kock.

  • Kolkata Knight Riders remove head coach Chandrakant Pandit after two-year stint

    Kolkata Knight Riders remove head coach Chandrakant Pandit after two-year stint

    "Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," KKR said in a post shared on 'X'.

  • When Shubman Gill stunned Dinesh Karthik with audacious demand at KKR: 'Captain, it's time I open'

    When Shubman Gill stunned Dinesh Karthik with audacious demand at KKR: 'Captain, it's time I open'

    With KKR stacked with talent, Shubman Gill was forced to bat lower down the order, mostly at No. 6 and 7 the entire season.

  • KKR slams IPL 2025 latest 120 minutes rule, report claims other teams also voice disapproval

    KKR slams IPL 2025 latest 120 minutes rule, report claims other teams also voice disapproval

    Kolkata Knight Riders were not pleased with the rule change introduced in the middle of the tournament.

  • Virat Kohli fans plan massive tribute as RCB ditches jersey for KKR match

    Virat Kohli fans plan massive tribute as RCB ditches jersey for KKR match

    Virat Kohli chose to hang his boots from the game's longest format on Monday, and the intention is to honor his Test legacy.

  • IPL 2025: Five reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders' title defence went off course

    IPL 2025: Five reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders' title defence went off course

    Despite entering the season with a strong core and a good looking squad, KKR have faltered. Here's a look at where it all went wrong for the defending champions:

  • KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: Dewald Brevis’ onslaught deals fatal blow to Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoffs hopes

    KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: Dewald Brevis’ onslaught deals fatal blow to Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoffs hopes

    KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: Here are the five factors that dented KKR's chances of reaching the playoffs with just two games left and 11 points to show...

  • KKR vs CSK 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets

    KKR vs CSK 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets

    KKR vs CSK 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets at Eden Gardens.

  • KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head

    KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head

    KKR vs CSK, IPL 2025: The last time the two met earlier in the season saw Kolkata Knight Riders emerge victorious and they will hope to repeat the feat in the must-win affair.

  • IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders keep playoffs hope alive but the question remains — have they started too late?

    IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders keep playoffs hope alive but the question remains — have they started too late?

    Since that DC clash, every game is a must-win for KKR. If they win their remaining matches, they could reach 17 points, which might be enough to qualify for the playoffs.

  • KKR vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run to stay alive

    KKR vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run to stay alive

    KKR vs RR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run to stay alive in the tournament.

  • IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer’s spectacular fall – From KKR captaincy ambitions to Rs 23.75-crore failure

    IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer’s spectacular fall – From KKR captaincy ambitions to Rs 23.75-crore failure

    One of the reasons why KKR couldn't retain the likes of Phil Salt and/or Mitchell Starc was that they had decided to break the bank for Venkatesh Iyer at the mega auction.

  • DC vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2025: Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy spin Kolkata Knight Riders to victory

    DC vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2025: Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy spin Kolkata Knight Riders to victory

    DC vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2025: Here are the top highlights from the IPL encounter between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders...

  • Dushmantha Chameera's Superman grab, Mitchell Starc misses hat-trick: How the last over mayhem unfolded in DC vs KKR

    Dushmantha Chameera's Superman grab, Mitchell Starc misses hat-trick: How the last over mayhem unfolded in DC vs KKR

    For one moment it did feel that Mitchell Starc completed his hat-trick as he appealed for a caught behind and Faf du Plessis, then in charge of DC, called for the review.

  • DC vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep playoffs dream alive

    DC vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep playoffs dream alive

    DC vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in a thrilling showdown at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

  • Ex-India pacer highlights KKR's mistake, says ‘Rs 23.75 crore buy is neither main player nor captain’

    Ex-India pacer highlights KKR's mistake, says ‘Rs 23.75 crore buy is neither main player nor captain’

    The former quick felt that KKR should have given Venkatesh Iyer more responsibility and made him captain, considering his whopping Rs 23.75 crore price tag.

  • IPL: Has Chandrakant Pandit lost the KKR dressing room? Harshit Rana missing ‘thrill factor’ and Gautam Gambhir’s ‘aura’

    IPL: Has Chandrakant Pandit lost the KKR dressing room? Harshit Rana missing ‘thrill factor’ and Gautam Gambhir’s ‘aura’

    The way players have been talking about Abhishek Nayar and Gautam Gambhir, in Harshit Rana's case, one might read between the lines and interpret that Chandrakant Pandit, the head coach, is probably losing the KKR dressing room.

  • IPL 2025: How does the washout at Eden Gardens affect KKR and PBKS in playoffs race

    IPL 2025: How does the washout at Eden Gardens affect KKR and PBKS in playoffs race

    Following the washout, PBKS climbed to fourth in the standings with 11 points from nine matches. KKR remain seventh with seven points from nine matches.

  • IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo protects Andre Russell from criticism but throws Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine under the bus

    IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo protects Andre Russell from criticism but throws Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine under the bus

    Dwayne Bravo was questioned about Andre Russell's problems in IPL 2025, especially against the spinners.

  • Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR in less than a week after getting sacked by BCCI

    Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR in less than a week after getting sacked by BCCI

    Abhishek Nayar has made a return to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise, where he was part of the support staff with current India coach Gautam Gambhir.

  • Preity Zinta hugs Yuzvendra Chahal after Punjab Kings' iconic win over Kolkata Knight Riders, watch video

    Preity Zinta hugs Yuzvendra Chahal after Punjab Kings' iconic win over Kolkata Knight Riders, watch video

    Preity Zinta's sweet gesture caught social media users’ attention, with fans complimenting her bond with her team Punjab Kings' players. PBKS defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs during Tuesday match.

  • Punjab Kings defend 111 against KKR: Check 5 lowest totals defended in IPL

    Punjab Kings defend 111 against KKR: Check 5 lowest totals defended in IPL

    Lowest totals defended in IPL: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs while defending 115, making it the lowest total to be defended in the history of IPL.

  • PBKS vs KKR Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders choke as Punjab Kings defend lowest total in IPL history

    PBKS vs KKR Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders choke as Punjab Kings defend lowest total in IPL history

    PBKS vs KKR Highlights: Here are the five turning points of the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders...

  • IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen blow KKR away as PBKS make history by defending 111

    IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen blow KKR away as PBKS make history by defending 111

    On a quick and bouncy pitch, both sets of batsmen competed hard in the ineptitude stakes, but Kolkata Knight Riders prevailed with a scarcely believable collapse from 62-2 to 95 all out.

  • PBKS vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Knight Riders by 16 runs to defend lowest total in IPL

    PBKS vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Knight Riders by 16 runs to defend lowest total in IPL

    PBKS vs KKR 2025, IPL Match Highlights: Punjab Kings, who were bundled up for 111 in 15.3 overs, returned the favour and folded Kolkata for 95 in 15.1 overs.

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